I cant answer the first two, so ill start at three. Vendors will usually hold the snake at the table for you so you wont have to carry around the snake and possibly harm it or cause any more stress.
Next the fourth question. I made a 5 hour trip home from the expo with two boas, and bci and an argentine. I kept them in their containters under some blankets and made sure the car wasnt ridiculously cold. A two hour ride will be no problem.
Five, quarantining is always highly recommended. Ive put new additions in racks with previous tennants. I know i may catch some flak from this, but i have never had any problems with my collection and all are healthy, and i dont ever skimp on what my herps need. If your going to do the rack thing you need to really wash your hands anytime after you handle, clean, or touch the tub, snake.
My expo experience was amazing. You'll be psyched when you get there and you see all of the reptiles everywhere. You'll be a kid in a candy shop. Just ask questions about the snake, care, hatch date, what its eating, how well its eating, just stuff to ask the breeder. If they are a reputable breeder they will have no problem answering the questions and will enjoy talking to you. There should be an ATM somewhere in the building. Some of the breeders will take plastic, some wont be able to. If you only pay in cash you avoid all tax though too.
Hope this helps. And have a blast!
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